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Ireland's budget rebate 'box' slammed as worst EU compromise
Original: The Irish ‘box’: the worst possible compromise for the EU budget
A new analysis argues that the Irish 'box' — a special arrangement for Ireland in negotiations over the EU's long-term budget — is the worst possible compromise for the bloc's finances. The piece contends such bespoke deals undermine the coherence and fairness of the overall budget settlement, and it is drawing attention as EU leaders spar over the next multiannual financial framework.
Why now: Ongoing EU budget negotiations have put national rebate-style deals like Ireland's back in the spotlight.
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